GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF (GMOD) belongs to the Tactical Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GMOD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GMOD
GMOD charges 0.50% annually. There are 9 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 0.24% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | GMOD vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 11.12M | Jan 2026 | GMOD vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 189.62M | Mar 2026 | GMOD vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 140.33M | Jan 2021 | GMOD vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | GMOD vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMOD
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 83 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | GMOD vs LEXI | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 83 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GMOD vs RHRX | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 80 | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | GMOD vs TRTY | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 77 | 110.78M | May 2022 | GMOD vs MOOD | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 74 | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GMOD vs TDSB |
Top Performing GMOD Alternatives (YTD)
GMOD is at 7.50% YTD. There are 18 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 17.47% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | GMOD vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 17.41% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GMOD vs RHRX | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 17.04% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | GMOD vs AGOX | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 16.52% | — | Aug 2025 | GMOD vs ASGM | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 16.06% | — | Dec 2025 | GMOD vs MATE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMOD
GMOD has 8.83% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.94% | 6.61M | Sep 2025 | GMOD vs LOTI | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.18% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GMOD vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.38% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GMOD vs TDSB | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | 8.79% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | GMOD vs BSR | |
| FundX Conservative ETF | 9.21% | 53.01M | Jul 2002 | GMOD vs XRLX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMOD
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GMOD vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GMOD vs TDSB | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | GMOD vs TDSC | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.49% | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | GMOD vs TRTY | |
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | -5.85% | 274.27M | Mar 2022 | GMOD vs TACK |
Other ETFs from GMO
The 7 most viewed GMO ETFs shown here include QLTY, GMOI, QLTI and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $4B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Quality ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 9.17% | 4.00B | Nov 2023 | GMOD vs QLTY | |
| GMO International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 16.01% | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | GMOD vs GMOI | |
| GMO International Quality ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 16 | 0.96% | 283.00M | Oct 2024 | GMOD vs QLTI | |
| GMO Beyond China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 63 | 21.67% | 18.00M | Feb 2025 | GMOD vs BCHI | |
| GMO Domestic Resilience ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 21.80% | 38.00M | Sep 2025 | GMOD vs DRES | |
| GMO Systematic Investment Grade Credit ETF | Corporate Bonds | 35 | 0.46% | 26.00M | Jun 2025 | GMOD vs INVG | |
| GMO Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | 2.18% | 14.00M | Oct 2025 | GMOD vs GMOC |
Often Compared With GMOD
Investors most often compare GMOD with GMOV, VVIAX, CORO. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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